Thomas Forrester
Thomas Forrester (16 May 1838 – 25 March 1907) was a New Zealand plasterer, draughtsman, architect and engineer. He was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland on 16 May 1838. In 1865, he was the building superintendent at the New Zealand Exhibition in Dunedin.
Thomas Forrester
- Born
- 1838 · Glasgow.
- Died
- 1907 · Oamaru.
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Occupation
- engineer · architect · plasterer
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Thomas Forrester (16 May 1838 – 25 March 1907) was a New Zealand plasterer, draughtsman, architect and engineer. He was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland on 16 May 1838. In 1865, he was the building superintendent at the New Zealand Exhibition in Dunedin.
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Thomas Forrester is recorded with the occupation architect. Recorded as engineer, architect and plasterer.
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1838
Thomas Forrester was born on 16 May 1838.
1907
Thomas Forrester died on 25 March 1907.
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